Wago 221

[mobiledynamics]

Not the greatest pic, but a quick snapshot

These make for really neat and tidy splices. Don't think it could ever look so good with 3M Tan/Yellows on them....

Yes, if you look closely, you will see a couple of wirenuts behind them...had no choice, as the Wagos go up to 12AWG and there were some 10's in the mix.

 

[justsam]

Did you buy these in the US? As recently as last month I contacted WAGO and they said not available in the US yet but would advise with an e-mail when available.

I have a supply of 222 series, that since using them my jars of wire nuts just get dusty.

 

[jdm5]

Subscribed / also looking for a US source!

 

[mobiledynamics]

Negative. I had a friend buy and send it to me overseas. Just wish it went to 10 awg

 

[Anarius]

I believe "Ideal" makes some not-as-nice connectors. Just got an assortment of the Wago stuff in to finish a bathroom and for the garage wiring project...I actually am looking forward to using them!

 

[cybrdyke]

So many electricians swear that they would never use the back "stabs" when wiring up receptacles. Isn't this doing the same thing?
CD

 

[Dagny]

Yes.

 

[mobiledynamics]

Completely different. These are not similar to back stabs.
I'm no pro spark.....but these Wago's are the cat's paws...for 12-14awg. It may replace my preferred 3M Performance Plus Series Wire Nuts for alot of applications...

 

[justsam]

As stated, the 222 and 221 are not back stab, but a lever action that clamps down on the conductor. Unclamp the lever to remove the conductor if ever needed and conductor is straight and unharmed.

I have not seen an IDEAL product that uses the lever mechanism, but have seen several variations of back stab from them, and also some from Wago. Personally I suspect that the metallurgy has vastly improved in back stab devices and they too are fine, but have a history of poor reliability. I am not in the trade so I am not risking my reputation or call-backs on them so perhaps I can be more frivolous about it. Let's face it, many pros in the past would have nothing to do with aluminum wire, but it is hard to build today without using it for service entrance or large gauge feeder.

I suspect if you could roll back time you could find those that pushed against not using soldered connections wrapped with friction tape, and going to cable instead of knob and tube. Certainly there were those that would never used dry wall, must be lathe and plaster!